South Carolina Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern: This jury instruction in South Carolina deals with claims made by public employees who have been discharged or faced adverse employment actions due to their exercise of free speech rights on matters of public concern. Public employees, including government workers, have constitutional rights to free speech under the First Amendment, even in the context of their employment. However, these rights are not absolute and must be balanced against the government's interest in maintaining an efficient and effective workplace. When a public employee alleges that their discharge or adverse employment action was a violation of their First Amendment rights, they must establish several key elements to succeed in their claim. This jury instruction helps guide the jury in understanding these elements and weighing the evidence presented. The keywords relevant to this instruction include South Carolina, jury instruction, public employee, First Amendment, claim, discharge, failure to promote, free speech, matter of public concern. It is important to note that there may be different types of South Carolina jury instructions related to public employee First Amendment claims. However, the specific types or variations of this instruction were not mentioned. It is advisable to consult the official South Carolina jury instruction resources for a complete and comprehensive understanding of the different instructions applicable in various scenarios.